Our Story
Driven by an ambitious vision, Fourth Milling stands as a market leader in the production of high-quality flour, feed, bran, and diverse wheat derivatives. Established in 2017 following the privatization of the General Organization for Food Security (GFSA), our company upholds the highest standards and specifications.
Operating through three strategically located, high-capacity factories in Riyadh, Medina, and the Eastern region, we daily mill 3,150 tons of wheat grains and produce 450 tons of animal feed. Our goal is to meet both current and future needs across every region of the kingdom.
Throughout our history, we’ve spared no effort in delivering superior-value, quality products.
This commitment has earned us international certifications for the quality of our products and operational facilities.
Our clientele includes major industrialists, bakeries, restaurants, wholesalers, modern and traditional trade outlets, feed factories, and distributors.
By addressing the diverse needs of this extensive customer base, Fourth Milling significantly contributes to enhancing food security and achieving self-sufficiency in the kingdom.
Contributing to enhancing food security in the kingdom by providing wheat products and their derivatives throughout the kingdom and making them accessible to everyone.
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Mission
Achieving a better life for our local community by consistently providing the finest wheat products and their derivatives, rich in vitamins and minerals, proudly made in Saudi hands.
We take pride in our contribution to bolstering food security indicators within the kingdom, ensuring the availability of our products throughout the nation, accessible to diverse segments of society. This aim is to build a sustainable, healthier, and more prosperous future for all.
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Vision
To be the first and trusted choice for essential human and animal food products.
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Values
- Social Responsibility
- Sustainability
- Research & Development
- Innovation
- Food Security
Significant Milestones in the Company’s History
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1972
Establishment of the General Grains Corporation
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1977
Opening of Dammam’s Factory
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1990
Opening of storage silos in Al-Kharj
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2008
Opening of Medina’s Factory
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2009
Launched the Saudi brand for flour products (FOOM).
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2016
Adopted the institution’s privatization program and established milling companies, considering them as closed joint-stock companies owned by the Public Investment Fund.
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2016
Opening of Al-Kharj’s factory
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2017
Establishment of Fourth Milling Company, owned by the Public Investment Fund.
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2017
The ownership of the following three factories was transferred to Fourth Milling: Dammam Factory, Medina Factory, and Al-Kharj Factory
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2020
Fourth Milling was transferred to the National Center for Privatization, prepping it for private sector sale under Cabinet Decision No. 631 on 17/10/1441 H.
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2021
Othaim Markets, United Feed, Alana International bought Fourth Milling for 859M riyals. Ownership moved from National Center for Privatization to Gulf Industrial Flour.
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2022
Fourth Milling gains FOOM, top Saudi flour brand since ’09, pre-privatization, via General Authority for Food and Drug Administration auction.
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2023
In June, Fourth Milling obtained Saudi accreditation through the ISO/IEC 17025 certificate, becoming the first and only milling company in the Kingdom to achieve this certification.
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2024
The company is looking forward to offering shares for public subscription in the year 2024.
We work on providing a diverse range of essential products, including various types of flour, wheat derivatives, and animal feed products.
